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Compatible HP 203X High Capacity Black Toner Cartridge (3,200 Pages) CF540X

Compatible HP 203X High Capacity Black Toner Cartridge (3,200 Pages) CF540X

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Compatible HP 203X High Capacity Black Toner Cartridge (3,200 Pages) CF540X

HP 203X black toner — for Color LaserJet Pro M254, M280 & M281

High-capacity compatible black cartridge (CF540X) — approximately 3,200 pages.

  • Compatible replacement for HP 203X (CF540X) — black toner
  • Yield: approximately 3,200 pages (based on 5% coverage)
  • Manufactured in ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 certified facilities
  • Will not void your printer's manufacturer warranty under normal use
  • Backed by our lifetime compatible-toner guarantee — free replacement if faulty, plus printer damage cover
  • UK supplier — despatched from our warehouse
  • GenieCare™ Expert Support continues when you order toner from us
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If your printer is showing a toner low, replace toner, or toner empty message, or your prints have started coming out faded or streaky, this black cartridge is the direct compatible replacement for HP 203X (CF540X) on the HP Color LaserJet Pro M254, M280 and M281 range — see the Compatible Printers table below to confirm your exact model.

Specifications

Type Standard compatible toner cartridge — Black
Compatible with (OEM reference) HP 203X — CF540X
Yield level High Capacity — approximately 3,200 pages (based on 5% coverage)
Printer series HP Color LaserJet Pro M254 / M280 / M281
Manufacturing standard ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certified facilities
Condition New — standard compatible
Delivery Courier delivery, tracked

Compatible Printers

This toner is compatible with the following HP Color LaserJet Pro M254 / M280 / M281 printers. If your model is not listed, contact us before ordering — we can confirm fitment.

Model Notes
HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Single-function colour laser
HP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw Single-function colour laser
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw Multifunction
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw Multifunction
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdn Multifunction

What's Included

  • 1 × compatible black toner cartridge — compatible with HP 203X (CF540X)
  • Basic installation guidance included

Guarantee, Warranty & GenieCare™ Support

Our compatible toners are backed by a lifetime guarantee — free replacement if faulty, and printer damage cover if ever needed.

If a cartridge develops a confirmed fault, we will replace it or provide a refund where a replacement is not available. In the unlikely event a cartridge is shown to have caused printer damage, repair or replacement costs may be covered subject to evidence, inspection, and verification.

Using a standard compatible toner does not void your printer's manufacturer warranty under normal use — a long-standing UK/EU legal protection. Page yields are based on industry-standard 5% coverage; heavy graphics or photographic printing may reduce yield and is not considered a product fault.

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Printer support that stays active with every toner order

Order your toner from Printer Genie and GenieCare™ Expert Support stays active — help by email from real printer experts. No call centres. No subscription.
✓ Toner installation guidance ✓ Print quality troubleshooting
✓ Cartridge recognition error help ✓ Error code help and diagnosis

GenieCare™ Expert Support stays active with each toner order — no subscription, no sign-up. Does not replace any product warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this toner damage my printer or void my warranty?

No. UK/EU law means using a compatible cartridge can't void your manufacturer warranty under normal use. Our toners are made in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facilities and built to meet the original manufacturer's specifications, so the risk this protects you against is minimal in the first place.

My printer doesn't recognise the new cartridge — what do I do?

Some printers show a "non-genuine cartridge" message when a compatible toner is fitted — this is informational and doesn't stop printing on most models. If yours refuses to print, GenieCare™ Expert Support can help you by email with the cartridge settings.

Is CF540X the right toner for my printer?

CF540X is the black cartridge for the HP Color LaserJet Pro M254 / M280 / M281 range — check the Compatible Printers table above, or the part number on your existing cartridge. Not sure? Contact us before ordering and we'll confirm fitment.

How many pages will this toner print?

This cartridge is rated at approximately 3,200 pages at the industry-standard 5% page coverage (ISO/IEC 19798). Pages with heavier coverage — graphics or photos — use more toner and will reduce the page count. This is normal and not a fault.

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